Allopurinol Prescribing at HIGHTOWN SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,300
Total Quantity
53.3K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+26.1%
HIGHTOWN SURGERY prescribed 1,300 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,258 to the NHS. This is 26.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
106
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,300 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,259 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,258 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.1% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,300 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +26.1% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.